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ISAAC RUTLEDGE, farmer of the Fifth District, is a native of North Carolina, born in 1819, and a son of Isaac and Ruth (Steelman) Rutledge. The father was a native of North Carolina, and of French descent. He was a farmer by occupation, and died about 1836. Mrs. Rutledge was also born, reared and married in North Carolina, and died in Lincoln County, Tenn., in 1828. Our subject was reared by his father, his mother having died when he was small, and had the advantage of a district school education In 1842 he married Martha J. Wagoner, and this union resulted in the birth of six children, four of whom are living: Margaret A., wife of James C. Shofner; Daniel H., of Texas; Ruth R., wife of R. B. Logan, and Nanny J., wife of Andrew Edwards, of Rutherford County, Tenn. Mrs. Rutledge died in the latter part of the year 1857, and in 1858 our subject wedded Rebecca A. Buchanan, and by her became the father of eight children, six of whom are living: Orville C.; Lola L., wife of G. G. Osborne, of Bedford County; Fannie L., wife of Elder T. C. Herndon, one of Kentucky’s best divines and instructors; John L., Rosa Lou and Garland M. In 1861 he enlisted in the Confederate Army, Fifth Kentucky Regiment, and was in most of the principal battles. During the battle of Baton Rouge he was shot through the body, and lay on the battle-field twenty-four hours before he received aid. He was then taken prisoner, but not thinking he could recover he was turned over to his friends, and has never entirely recovered from the effects of his wound. He is of Democratic principles, and he and wife are members of the Primitive Baptist Church. In January, 1886, he sold his farm of 305 acres to his son, Orville C., who is now living at home, and who is a promising young man. He received the best educational advantages the Fifth District can afford, and is a Democrat in politics, casting his first vote for Grover Cleveland. He is a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.